{"id":5396,"date":"2025-12-18T11:23:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T11:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc-futuris\/?post_type=article&#038;p=5396"},"modified":"2025-12-18T11:23:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T11:23:14","slug":"building-confidence-in-the-water-kindergarten-to-year-2-intensive-swimming-program","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.thebuzz.net.au\/mlc-futuris\/article\/building-confidence-in-the-water-kindergarten-to-year-2-intensive-swimming-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Building Confidence in the Water: Kindergarten to Year 2 Intensive Swimming Program"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\"><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\">At MLC School, we believe every child should feel safe and confident in the water. This year\u2019s Kindergarten to Year 2 Intensive Swimming Program has been a wonderful success, giving our youngest students the skills and confidence they need for a lifetime of enjoyment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Over two weeks, the girls developed essential swimming techniques in a fun, supportive environment led by experienced instructors. The program not only builds water safety but also encourages resilience, active lifestyles, and a love of swimming, skills that will serve them well beyond the pool.<\/p>\n<p>The excitement culminated in our Splash Day celebration, where families proudly watched their daughters showcase their progress. From freestyle practice to fun noodle races, the joy and confidence on display were inspiring.<\/p>\n<p>As one Year 2 student shared:<br \/>\n<em>\u201cIt gives us the opportunity to learn how to swim and improve on our skills.\u201d<\/em> \u2013 Esther, 2W<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re proud of every achievement and look forward to welcoming more girls into this program next year!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"background-color: #ffffff;font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/p\/1BJYG2mUkj\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here to view the Facebook post<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 1rem;letter-spacing: 0px\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u2013\u00a0Michelle Hiss<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0and\u00a0<em><strong>Amanda Tsioustas<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\nJunior School Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)<\/p>\n<p><em>Click on image gallery for full size images.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-5396 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-medium'>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/12\/WCP-MLC25-K-2-Swim006.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/12\/WCP-MLC25-K-2-Swim006-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/12\/WCP-MLC25-K-2-Swim036.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/12\/WCP-MLC25-K-2-Swim036-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/12\/WCP-MLC25-K-2-Swim037.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/12\/WCP-MLC25-K-2-Swim037-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/12\/WCP-MLC25-K-2-Swim046.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/12\/WCP-MLC25-K-2-Swim046-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/12\/WCP-MLC25-K-2-Swim047.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/12\/WCP-MLC25-K-2-Swim047-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<figure class='gallery-item link-'>\n<div class='gallery-icon'>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/12\/WCP-MLC25-K-2-Swim116.jpg\" data-rel=\"lightcase:1:slideshow\" title=\"\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d1dfwahqlx324v.cloudfront.net\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2025\/12\/WCP-MLC25-K-2-Swim116-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/a><\/div>\n<div class='gallery-item__overlay d-flex justify-content-center align-items-center'><span class='fal fa-plus fa-2x'><\/span><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At MLC School, we believe every child should feel safe and confident in the water. 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